Maia Luxury Resort and Spa is wonderfully situated, overlooking the beautiful bay of Anse Lois.
Location
Perched on the southwest coast of Mahé in the Seychelles, MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa is set across 30 acres of fragrant tropical gardens above a granite headland at Anse Louis beach. The villas are beautifully discreet, many with views sweeping across the Indian Ocean. It’s about 30 minutes’ drive from the airport, giving you peace, privacy, and those dramatic Seychelles sunsets you see in postcards.
Rooms
There are 30 villas in total. Some lie directly by the beach, others are tucked up into the hillside for panoramic views. All are crafted in a Balinese-inspired style, with teak, stone, thatched roofs, outdoor sunken bathtubs, private infinity pools, generous terraces, and plenty of space to breathe. Butler service is standard, meaning many guests simply never need to leave their villa unless they want to.
Amenities
At MAIA you’ll find an open-air Balinese-style spa with pavilions set into forested granite, plus all the usual indulgences: wellness treatments, yoga and Qi Gong sessions, a fitness centre, and a main pool with ocean views. Dining is beautifully flexible: Tec-Tec restaurant is gourmet with Mediterranean, Asian and Creole accents; you can also dine on your terrace, by the pool, or in private. Wine lovers will delight in the boutique wine collection.
Activities
Guests love non-motorised water sports (snorkelling, kayaking, paddle-boarding), exploring the reef, yoga or meditation sessions, and simply strolling on the white sand beach. For families, there’s a “Very Important Kids” programme, supervised beach games, and escapades around Mahé. Excursions to island attractions, nature walks, or boat trips also feature. And because of the butler service, you can choose your pace entirely.
Sustainability
We love that MAIA is deeply committed to doing things responsibly. It holds the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label; it works with WiseOceans on a Marine Discovery Programme (coral reef restoration, guided snorkels, education) so guests can engage with and support marine conservation. It also runs its own water-bottling facility (cutting plastic waste), recycles and composts kitchen waste, and sources produce locally.
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When to visit Seychelles
Find out the best time to visit Seychelles with our month by month guide.
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January
January is one of the wettest months due to the North West Monsoon - vegetation is lush, with light winds and high temperatures of 28 degrees. If you're lucky you could see turtle hatchlings.
February
February is another wet month, with short tropical downpours occurring. Temperatures stay in the high twenties leading to humid days.
March
Rainfall continues into March with light winds and average temperatures of 30 degrees and high humidity levels.
April
Temperatures remain hot with increasing humidity levels in April with highs of 30 degrees. If you love diving, conditions during April are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
May
During May the South West Trade winds begin, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
June
The South West Trade winds continue into June, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
July
The South West Trade winds continue into July, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
August
The trade winds reach their peak in August, there is little precipitation and temperatures average 27 degrees, although the seas can be a little choppy. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
September
September is hotter and huimd with a southeast trade wind, so its best to stay on the west coast of the island. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast. During this month the whale shark season begins.
October
October is the peak season for whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. It is less windy and a perfect time to travel to the Seychelles. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
November
During November, Hawksbill turtles continue to lay their eggs and temperatures on the islands are hot and humid. November marks the start of the North West Trade winds, so it's better to stay on the east coast of the islands. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
December
The islands start to fill as the festive season begins, during December you can expect winds and increased rainfall, but temperatures remain in the high twenties.
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Ruth
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